Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator Expert

Jobtome; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct respiratory care per physician orders and approved protocols. You will manage ventilator support, monitor life-support equipment, and collaborate with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

The role involves documenting therapies, evaluating current treatments, and providing patient education. Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in NC and BLS certification are required, with advanced credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in North Carolina.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Advanced certifications per facility policy/standards.
• 2 years critical care experience may be required for certain ED and Virtual Critical Care settings.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct respiratory care as ordered and follows physician protocols.
• Applies ventilator support and monitors life support equipment.
• Progresses care by evaluating therapies and recommending plans of care.
• Documents therapy results and communicates with the healthcare team.
• Performs blood gas sampling and analyzes results.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license

BLS certification

Advanced certifications per facility policy

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct respiratory care per physician orders and approved protocols. You will manage ventilator support, monitor life-support equipment, and collaborate with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

The role involves documenting therapies, evaluating current treatments, and providing patient education. Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in NC and BLS certification are required, with advanced credentials preferred.